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KENTUCKY DERBY. CHURCHILL DOWNS IN LOUISVILLE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY . MAY 17, 1875. First Kentucky Derby was won by Aristides. Oliver Lewis, a black jockey won the first race. Admission to the first derby was only 50 cents. RUN FOR THE ROSES.

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The design has been changed only twice (75th and 100th run). The horseshoe was pointed up (instead of down) to commemorate the 125th run.

The 133rd run trophy featured more than 300 rubies covering the withers of the 18-karat gold horse atop the trophy and representing the garland of red roses that is presented in the winner's circle. A band of 12 emeralds was placed below the nose, and just below the rim was a band of 50 rubies set in 18-karat gold filigree.

Barbarowon the Kentucky Derby in 2006 by an impressive 6 ½ lengths. Early in the Preakness on May 20, 2006 he broke three bones in his right rear leg. He became an inspiration of courage as he fought complications and underwent many surgeries. He was euthanized Jan. 29, 2007. Barbaro was honored in the winner’s circle between the 5th and 6th races at Churchill Downs on Derby Day 2007.